Fresh Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna
Whole, fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) caught in the Southern Ocean, typically weighing 50-150 kg. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as fresh or chilled fish of this specific species, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tuna is frozen instead of fresh or chilled.
Frozen whole tuna falls under heading 03.03.
If the species is not southern bluefin tuna.
Other tuna species are classified under this residual item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide proof of species (Thunnus maccoyii) and catch location to customs to avoid misclassification
• Ensure the fish is fresh or chilled, not frozen, to stay under heading 03.02
• Check if the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) permit is needed for this species
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.36.00
Chilled Head-Off Southern Bluefin Tuna
Fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) with the head removed but gills and viscera intact, prepared immediately after catch for air shipment. This product remains a whole fish (not fillets or other fish meat) and is therefore classified under tariff item 0302.36.00.
Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi
High-fat toro grade southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), chilled whole or head-off, intended for direct sashimi slicing at destination. This product is fresh or chilled and not filleted, so it falls under tariff item 0302.36.00.
Fresh Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna
Premium sushi-grade southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), gilled and gutted (GG) while fresh on the vessel, packed in ice for market delivery. As a whole fish (not filleted) and fresh or chilled, it is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00.
Fresh Southern Bluefin Tuna Akami Grade
Lean red muscle (akami) portion of a whole fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), sold as a whole fish for slicing. This product is not filleted or otherwise processed into fish meat, so it remains classified under tariff item 0302.36.00.
Iced Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna Rounds
'Round' refers to ungutted whole fish packed in ice; this premium southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) is fresh or chilled and intended for Japanese markets. As a whole fish, it is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00.